Jewish Philosophy

The philosophers of the Middle Ages believed they were unearthing existing wisdom, not creating new ideas.

Jewish thought is not a single continuous tradition, but rather a varied mix of works, which reflect the specific ideological and historical positions of those who wrote them.

Jewish thought in modern times has been shaped by radically new political realities.

In the Torah, faith in God means trust, not belief in particular propositions.

It is more accurate to speak of Jewish philosophies than of a single Jewish philosophy.

Medieval authorities responded to outside pressures and formulated Jewish principles of faith.

Saadiah articulated Jewish creeds, Maimonides followed suit, and a group of 15th-century Spaniards continued the tradition.

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Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.